Disabilitygroup.com, Disability Group Ripoff Took $2852 four months after they were terminated for failure to represent my case correctly. Santa Monica, CA California

After more than two years and a number of letters and reports about this incident, I was advised to address this problem with the State Bar of California, it was an extremely slow process, but I must say it was worth the wait, all due to the persistance of justice by the Bar of CA.
I was notified by the CA Bar representative on or about the same day this month in Dec of 2007 that I had received a check with a letter from the Disability Group concluding the episode.
The payback was $2777.00, the difference reflected their efforts toward my case, and from what was explained as due compensation.
I GIVE MY THANKS THE BIG FINE WHEELS OF THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA, and to the Disability Group for their compliance..
You have all made my Xmas in 2007...
Sincerely Robert V.

The fees for social security cases are regulated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). No fee can be paid to any representative unless SSA approves that fee. SSA has a fee petition process in place for claimants to dispute the amount of fees paid to their representatives. The fee is either 25% of retroactive benefits or $5,300, whichever is less.

The value of an average social security claim is estimated by SSA to be $250,000 over the life of the claim. If the typical personal injury lawyer received this award for his client, the lawyer would retain a third, or about $83,000. SSA fee regulations are designed to prevent lawyers from gouging clients, while at the same time providing a fee that is at least reasonable enough to not preclude a claimant's possibility of ever obtaining legal representation.

The process of obtaining benefits from SSA is grueling, and extremely time consuming. It often takes 2 to 3 or more years. Disability Group bears all expenses for the entire life of the case. We pay in advance for medical records, and virtually not a single penny is paid to us unless we win the case. We provide a very valuable service to our clients, and most are so elated when they finally receive their benefits that they are happy for us to be paid.

Robert retained our services in July of 2006. We received his notice terminating our services on March 4, 2007. Within that 8-month period, we performed a significant amount of work on his behalf.

We maintain contemporaneous electronic records of all contacts with SSA, our clients and their medical providers, as well as any other contacts, forms, procedures, administrative actions, or documents drafted and submitted. The electronic record in Robert's case reflects a great deal of time and effort expended on his behalf.

On March 9, 2007, we notified Robert, in writing, that we had received his termination notice. We also submitted proper notice to the SSA, informing them Robert terminated our services, and requested that they determine whether we were entitled to any fees. No fee can be awarded unless the claimant wins. And for SSA to award a fee is an indication that the representative played a part in winning the case.

Robert was in fact awarded benefits. He received a lump sum back payment, and will continue to receive a monthly check from the US Treasury for the rest of his life. At no time were we in possession of Robert's funds. SSA determined that we were entitled to a fee. In accordance with their regulations, SSA deducted the amount they thought we deserved from Robert's retroactive pay and sent it to us directly. The fee we received, after an administrative reduction SSA imposed for processing payment, was $2,777.

The fees for social security cases are regulated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). No fee can be paid to any representative unless SSA approves that fee. SSA has a fee petition process in place for claimants to dispute the amount of fees paid to their representatives. The fee is either 25% of retroactive benefits or $5,300, whichever is less.

The value of an average social security claim is estimated by SSA to be $250,000 over the life of the claim. If the typical personal injury lawyer received this award for his client, the lawyer would retain a third, or about $83,000. SSA fee regulations are designed to prevent lawyers from gouging clients, while at the same time providing a fee that is at least reasonable enough to not preclude a claimant's possibility of ever obtaining legal representation.

The process of obtaining benefits from SSA is grueling, and extremely time consuming. It often takes 2 to 3 or more years. Disability Group bears all expenses for the entire life of the case. We pay in advance for medical records, and virtually not a single penny is paid to us unless we win the case. We provide a very valuable service to our clients, and most are so elated when they finally receive their benefits that they are happy for us to be paid.

Robert retained our services in July of 2006. We received his notice terminating our services on March 4, 2007. Within that 8-month period, we performed a significant amount of work on his behalf.

We maintain contemporaneous electronic records of all contacts with SSA, our clients and their medical providers, as well as any other contacts, forms, procedures, administrative actions, or documents drafted and submitted. The electronic record in Robert's case reflects a great deal of time and effort expended on his behalf.

On March 9, 2007, we notified Robert, in writing, that we had received his termination notice. We also submitted proper notice to the SSA, informing them Robert terminated our services, and requested that they determine whether we were entitled to any fees. No fee can be awarded unless the claimant wins. And for SSA to award a fee is an indication that the representative played a part in winning the case.

Robert was in fact awarded benefits. He received a lump sum back payment, and will continue to receive a monthly check from the US Treasury for the rest of his life. At no time were we in possession of Robert's funds. SSA determined that we were entitled to a fee. In accordance with their regulations, SSA deducted the amount they thought we deserved from Robert's retroactive pay and sent it to us directly. The fee we received, after an administrative reduction SSA imposed for processing payment, was $2,777.

The fees for social security cases are regulated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). No fee can be paid to any representative unless SSA approves that fee. SSA has a fee petition process in place for claimants to dispute the amount of fees paid to their representatives. The fee is either 25% of retroactive benefits or $5,300, whichever is less.

The value of an average social security claim is estimated by SSA to be $250,000 over the life of the claim. If the typical personal injury lawyer received this award for his client, the lawyer would retain a third, or about $83,000. SSA fee regulations are designed to prevent lawyers from gouging clients, while at the same time providing a fee that is at least reasonable enough to not preclude a claimant's possibility of ever obtaining legal representation.

The process of obtaining benefits from SSA is grueling, and extremely time consuming. It often takes 2 to 3 or more years. Disability Group bears all expenses for the entire life of the case. We pay in advance for medical records, and virtually not a single penny is paid to us unless we win the case. We provide a very valuable service to our clients, and most are so elated when they finally receive their benefits that they are happy for us to be paid.

Robert retained our services in July of 2006. We received his notice terminating our services on March 4, 2007. Within that 8-month period, we performed a significant amount of work on his behalf.

We maintain contemporaneous electronic records of all contacts with SSA, our clients and their medical providers, as well as any other contacts, forms, procedures, administrative actions, or documents drafted and submitted. The electronic record in Robert's case reflects a great deal of time and effort expended on his behalf.

On March 9, 2007, we notified Robert, in writing, that we had received his termination notice. We also submitted proper notice to the SSA, informing them Robert terminated our services, and requested that they determine whether we were entitled to any fees. No fee can be awarded unless the claimant wins. And for SSA to award a fee is an indication that the representative played a part in winning the case.

Robert was in fact awarded benefits. He received a lump sum back payment, and will continue to receive a monthly check from the US Treasury for the rest of his life. At no time were we in possession of Robert's funds. SSA determined that we were entitled to a fee. In accordance with their regulations, SSA deducted the amount they thought we deserved from Robert's retroactive pay and sent it to us directly. The fee we received, after an administrative reduction SSA imposed for processing payment, was $2,777.

The fees for social security cases are regulated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). No fee can be paid to any representative unless SSA approves that fee. SSA has a fee petition process in place for claimants to dispute the amount of fees paid to their representatives. The fee is either 25% of retroactive benefits or $5,300, whichever is less.

The value of an average social security claim is estimated by SSA to be $250,000 over the life of the claim. If the typical personal injury lawyer received this award for his client, the lawyer would retain a third, or about $83,000. SSA fee regulations are designed to prevent lawyers from gouging clients, while at the same time providing a fee that is at least reasonable enough to not preclude a claimant's possibility of ever obtaining legal representation.

The process of obtaining benefits from SSA is grueling, and extremely time consuming. It often takes 2 to 3 or more years. Disability Group bears all expenses for the entire life of the case. We pay in advance for medical records, and virtually not a single penny is paid to us unless we win the case. We provide a very valuable service to our clients, and most are so elated when they finally receive their benefits that they are happy for us to be paid.

Robert retained our services in July of 2006. We received his notice terminating our services on March 4, 2007. Within that 8-month period, we performed a significant amount of work on his behalf.

We maintain contemporaneous electronic records of all contacts with SSA, our clients and their medical providers, as well as any other contacts, forms, procedures, administrative actions, or documents drafted and submitted. The electronic record in Robert's case reflects a great deal of time and effort expended on his behalf.

On March 9, 2007, we notified Robert, in writing, that we had received his termination notice. We also submitted proper notice to the SSA, informing them Robert terminated our services, and requested that they determine whether we were entitled to any fees. No fee can be awarded unless the claimant wins. And for SSA to award a fee is an indication that the representative played a part in winning the case.

Robert was in fact awarded benefits. He received a lump sum back payment, and will continue to receive a monthly check from the US Treasury for the rest of his life. At no time were we in possession of Robert's funds. SSA determined that we were entitled to a fee. In accordance with their regulations, SSA deducted the amount they thought we deserved from Robert's retroactive pay and sent it to us directly. The fee we received, after an administrative reduction SSA imposed for processing payment, was $2,777.